La Vita Italian Specialties Menu

4.8
(100+ Reviews)
$Italian
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Pepperoni, Tomato, Mozz, Provolone

      The Ultimate Peperoni Slice Tangy Ezzo pepperoni, tomato sauce, house made mozzarella, provolone and parmigiano. Best pepperoni slice around.
      $4.75
      Pepperoni, Tomato, Mozz, Provolone
    • The "OTHER" Chicken Cutlet

      Crispy Chicken cutlet, Roasted peppers, Fresh Mozzarella and Arugula with Balsamic Glaze, and Extra virgin olive oil on a Hero Roll.
      $14.95
      The "OTHER"  Chicken Cutlet
    • Prosciutto & Mozzarella

      House made focaccia with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. Choose Pressed or Fresh add Fig jam for the pro touch.
      $8.95
      Prosciutto & Mozzarella
    • Meatball Parmigiana Hero

      Meatball Parmigiana hero House made dry aged beef and pork meatballs, plenty of zesty sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano, baked to melty meaty perfection.
      $14.95
      Meatball Parmigiana Hero
    • Cannoli

      Fresh Vanilla ricotta filling garnished with Pistachio or Nutella. ricotta garnished with hazelnuts.
      $2.00
      Cannoli
    • Rosemary & Sea Salt

      Our fluffy, rich house made, traditional Italian flatbread is perfectly seasoned with rosemary and sea salt. Great with salad or on its own. Always a hit!
      $3.00
      Rosemary & Sea Salt
    • Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella

      House made focaccia with fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. Choose Pressed or Fresh add basil pesto for the pro touch.
      $8.95
      Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella
    • Mexican Coke

      Good ole fashioned coca-cola from south of the border where it is still made with sweet real cane sugar...for now...12oz bottle
      $2.50
      Mexican Coke
    • Italiano

      Italiano Asking for an “Italian sub” in Italy, closer to this. Prosciutto, soppressata, mortadella, arugula, house made mozzarella, fresh tomato & basil pesto on hero roll.
      $14.95
      Italiano
    • Americano

      Americano asking for an “Italian sub” in the U.S. this is the one Ham, spicy house made capicola, genoa salami, provolone, escarole, tomato, giardiniera (Italian pickle relish), mayo, Italian dressing.
      $14.95
      Americano
  • Specialty Sandwiches

    • Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

      Mozz whey brined, panko breaded chicken, kewpie mayo, broccoli rabe, fresh tomato, house-made mozzarella, tomato jam.
      $14.95
      Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
    • Italiano

      Italiano Asking for an “Italian sub” in Italy, closer to this. Prosciutto, soppressata, mortadella, arugula, house made mozzarella, fresh tomato & basil pesto on hero roll.
      $14.95
      Italiano
    • Americano

      Americano asking for an “Italian sub” in the U.S. this is the one Ham, spicy house made capicola, genoa salami, provolone, escarole, tomato, giardiniera (Italian pickle relish), mayo, Italian dressing.
      $14.95
      Americano
    • Italian Beef

      Hot braised beef brisket, house-made mozzarella, peperonata (peppers and onions braised with tomato, garlic, white wine,) broccoli rabe mostarda (mustard spread)
      $14.95
      Italian Beef
    • Porchetta

      Roasted pork, caramelized fennel, braised escarole, fennel pesto, bomba chili on house made ciabatta roll
      $14.95
      Porchetta
    • The "OTHER" Chicken Cutlet

      Crispy Chicken cutlet, Roasted peppers, Fresh Mozzarella and Arugula with Balsamic Glaze, and Extra virgin olive oil on a Hero Roll.
      $14.95
      The "OTHER"  Chicken Cutlet
    • Eggplant Hero

      Crispy fried Eggplant Cutlet, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted peppers, arugula, Balsamic, Extra Virgin olive oil, LA Vita Tomato Jam.
      $14.95
      Eggplant Hero
    • Eggplant Parmigiana Hero

      Crispy breaded eggplant, zesty marinara, our house made mozzarella and parmigiano on a toasted hero roll.
      $14.95
      Eggplant Parmigiana Hero
    • Meatball Parmigiana Hero

      Meatball Parmigiana hero House made dry aged beef and pork meatballs, plenty of zesty sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano, baked to melty meaty perfection.
      $14.95
      Meatball Parmigiana Hero
    • Chicken Parmigiana Hero

      Classic Chicken Parm our crispy Whey brined, panko breaded chicken cutlet with zesty marinara, melted mozz and parmigiano.
      $14.95
      Chicken Parmigiana Hero
    • BLT

      La Vita's Own Thick Cut maple bacon with tomato Jam, mayo, arugula, fresh tomato on toasted Schiacciatelle (its bread, its awesome, we make it)
      $12.95
      BLT
    • Bacon Egg and Cheese

      La Vita's own thick cut maple bacon with our tomato Jam, hot sauce, frittata (that's Italian eggs) provolone on a toasted home made sour dough Bun.
      $9.50
      Bacon Egg and Cheese
    • CORNED BEEF SANDWICH SPECIAL

      our own House Cured Corned beef, Sicilian Slaw, grain mustard, provolone cheese. So Good!! Only available this week (until 3/1/25)
      $14.95
  • Panini

    Pressed or fresh.
    • Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella

      House made focaccia with fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. Choose Pressed or Fresh add basil pesto for the pro touch.
      $8.95
      Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella
    • Genoa Salame & Provolone

      House made focaccia with Genoa Salami and Provolone cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. Choose Pressed or Fresh add sundried tomato pesto for the pro touch!
      $8.95
      Genoa Salame & Provolone
    • Mortadella & Mozzarella

      House made focaccia with mortadella and mozzarella. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. Choose Pressed or Fresh add tomato jam and La vita hot sauce for the pro touch.
      $8.95
      Mortadella & Mozzarella
    • Spicy Capocollo & Cacio Di Roma

      House made focaccia with our house made spicy capicollo and Cacio di Roma cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. Choose Pressed or Fresh add Tomato Jam and La Vita hot sauce for the pro touch. *Cacio di Roma is a rich and sharp sheep's milk cheese
      $8.95
      Spicy Capocollo & Cacio Di Roma
    • Prosciutto & Mozzarella

      House made focaccia with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese. Dressed with arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. Choose Pressed or Fresh add Fig jam for the pro touch.
      $8.95
      Prosciutto & Mozzarella
  • Foccacia

    Made in house daily by the slice.
    • Rosemary & Sea Salt

      Our fluffy, rich house made, traditional Italian flatbread is perfectly seasoned with rosemary and sea salt. Great with salad or on its own. Always a hit!
      $3.00
      Rosemary & Sea Salt
    • Tomato, Roasted Garlic

      Chunky and sweet tomato reduction with rich and nutty roasted garlic.
      $3.75
      Tomato, Roasted Garlic
    • Broccoli Rabe, Grana

      our rich and fluffy Traditional Italian flatbread topped with seasoned broccoli rabe with roasted garlic and tangy Grana Padano cheese.
      $4.50
      Broccoli Rabe, Grana
    • Pepperoni, Tomato, Mozz, Provolone

      The Ultimate Peperoni Slice Tangy Ezzo pepperoni, tomato sauce, house made mozzarella, provolone and parmigiano. Best pepperoni slice around.
      $4.75
      Pepperoni, Tomato, Mozz, Provolone
    • FAT CHEESE SLICE

      Tangy sauce with house made mozzarella, provolone and parmigiano. our version of a fat cheesy Sicilian slice.
      $4.75
      FAT CHEESE SLICE
  • Salads

    • Fennel Orange Walnut Salad

      Shaved fennel, honey roasted walnuts, fresh oranges, arugula, honey orange vinaigrette.
      $10.00
      Fennel Orange Walnut Salad
    • La Vita Caesar

      Shaved celery, shaved celery root, baby kale, house caesar dressing, focaccia croutons, Parmigiano.
      $8.00
      La Vita Caesar
    • La Vita Sicilian

      Escarole, sun-dried tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, sweet and sour raisins, crispy chickpeas, sunflower seeds, grated Ricotta salata cheese with our Italian herb, vinaigrette.
      $12.00
      La Vita Sicilian
    • Antipasto Salad

      Escarole, marinated mushrooms, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, sopressata, with balsamic vinaigrette dressing
      $14.00
      Antipasto Salad
    • CAPRESE SALAD

      ½ ball of our fresh handmade Mozzarella, fresh tomato and fresh basil, with sea salt, olive oil and balsamic
      $10.00
      CAPRESE SALAD
  • BEVERAGES

    wet your whistle
    • Aranciatta Rossa, San Pelligrino

      Blood orange flavored Italian soda
      $2.00
    • Limonatta, San Pelligrino

      Lemon flavored Italian Soda
      $2.00
    • San Pelligrino Sparkling Mineral Water

      Water "with gas"
      $2.00
    • Panna Water

      Italian Mineral Water
      $2.00
    • Galvanina Organic Grapefruit soda

      12oz
      $2.95
    • Galvanina Organic Ginger Soda

      sharp and gingery. it burns so nice
      $2.95
    • Galvanina Organic Clementine soda

      citrus ftw
      $2.95
    • Mexican Coke

      Good ole fashioned coca-cola from south of the border where it is still made with sweet real cane sugar...for now...12oz bottle
      $2.50
      Mexican Coke
    • Manhattan Special Espresso Soda

      Classic Manhattan special deli soda. Incredible espresso flavor with a sweet kick! Pour it over gelato or ice cream to make the ultimate float.
      $2.50
  • DINNER

    La Cena! Thats Dinner in Italian! served hot and ready or cold for you to finish later.
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Mozzarella whey brined and Breaded chicken cutlet slathered in marinara, topped with house made mozzarella and parmigiano. Take it home and bake it or ask for it hot and ready!
      $14.00
      Chicken Parmigiana
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Classic Italian dish with layers of breaded eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese.
      $12.00
  • Dolce

    • Olive Oil Cake

      Citrus scented rich and tender cake with seasonal glazes
      $5.00
      Olive Oil Cake
    • Bomboloni

      Rich and Fluffy Ricotta doughnuts.
      $1.50
      Bomboloni
    • Cannoli

      Fresh Vanilla ricotta filling garnished with Pistachio or Nutella. ricotta garnished with hazelnuts.
      $2.00
      Cannoli
    • Almond Biscotti

      Crispy and sweet, perfect for dipping. Per pack of approximately 11oz. Contains NUTS
      $7.00
      Almond Biscotti
    • Anise Biscotti

      Buttery and flaky Anise cookies.
      $7.00
      Anise Biscotti
    • Mascarpone & Ricotta Maple Cheese Cake

      Our mascarpone and ricotta cheese maple cheese cake with an almond biscotti crust .
      $6.00
      Mascarpone & Ricotta Maple Cheese Cake
  • La Vita Breads

    • Ciabatta

      Rustic Italian bread with a crisp crust and airy, soft interior.
      $2.00
      Ciabatta
    • Sour Tuscan Loaf

      Tangy Chewy, delicious. old world style
      $4.00
      Sour Tuscan Loaf
    • Schiacciatelle (She-Ah-Sha-Tell)

      Rustic light and airy rolls. team favorite!
      $2.00
      Schiacciatelle  (She-Ah-Sha-Tell)
    • Ciabatta Bread Sticks

      soft and rich and fun to eat. a favorite for snacking and for kids.
      $2.00
      Ciabatta Bread Sticks
    • Sour dough buns

      Soft and squeezable with just the right amount of chew. 1 per order
      $2.00
      Sour dough buns
  • Frutti Di Mare

    Frutti di mare priced by the 1/2 pound.
    • Shrimp in Basil Pesto by the 1/2 pound

      Basil pesto.
      $12.00
      Shrimp in Basil Pesto by the 1/2 pound
  • Specialties

    • Arancini

      Our Risotto (Rice) balls. Sofrito and Parmigiano Risotto stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella, breaded and fried. served with Marinara. Priced by the piece.
      $3.00
      Arancini
    • Chicken Cutlets

      Brined in mozzarella whey, Floured, egg washed and panko breaded and fried to golden brown. 12.00 per lb
      $12.00
      Chicken Cutlets
    • Roasted Chicken

      Chicken breast marinated with rosemary, parsley, onion, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. lb.
      $12.00
      Roasted Chicken
    • Lasagna

      Tuscan style lasagna made with our own fresh pasta noodles, our rich butchers ragu, bechamel, and parmigiano.
      $10.00
      Lasagna
    • House-made Sweet Fennel Sausage

      Our House made Italian sausage seasoned with Fennel, garlic, herbs and spices. This is a raw product. Price is per link. see Dinner for Cooked sausage with condiments.
      $2.50
      House-made Sweet Fennel Sausage
    • Dry Aged Beef Meatballs

      dry aged beef & pork meatballs made with rosemary focaccia croutons, fresh herbs, spices, roasted and braised in white wine and tomato sauce. Per piece hot or cold
      $4.00
      Dry Aged Beef Meatballs
    • Fresh Mozzarella

      Made Fresh Ever Morning. Milky, wet and warm. Balls are 3/4# +.
      $8.00
      Fresh Mozzarella

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